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“Whilst some providers have been counted in, nobody has been counted out”: NASBTT responds to ITT accreditation process outcome

May 16, 2022 in /by

The Department for Education (DfE) has today notified providers who applied to Round 1 of the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) accreditation process of the outcome.   Figures released show that 80 providers spanning school and university-based ITT have been accredited.   In response, Emma Hollis, Executive Director of the National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers […]

Students and activists gather to mark Europe Day

May 12, 2022 in /by

Over 75 students from local schools were joined by people from the Together.eu community to mark Europe Day in London yesterday (Monday 9 May 2022).   The young people were joined by representatives from the European Parliament, the EU Delegation in the UK, diplomats from all over Europe and beyond, friends and neighbours, as all […]

Leicester School Marks Mental Health Awareness Week

May 11, 2022 in /by

Pupils at a Leicester primary school have been learning how to support their wellbeing and self-esteem ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week. Elizabeth Woodville Primary School in Groby has been hosting special lessons and activities to mark the event using Discovery Education Health and Relationships – a digital programme which teaches children about healthy and […]

Who is safeguarding the safeguarders? Study reveals school safeguarding staff are STILL suffering distress – yet are less likely than ever to seek support

May 11, 2022 in /by

•                     30% of DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads) in schools admit suffering distress or upset as a result of carrying out their roles •                     DSL safeguarding distress similar to 2020 pandemic levels •                     Yet there is a 25% decline in DSLs seeking support compared with two years ago New research released today for Mental Health Awareness Week, has revealed […]

Employment law and the duties of teachers: What do you need to know?

May 11, 2022 in /by

Professionals who work in education, especially those who work with minors, are expected to operate to very high standards of conduct, ethics and safety, due to the vulnerability of those who they work with and their position of power, influence and trust.   Dave Ward, a partner in the Employment team at Blacks Solicitors, shares […]

Schools & Academies Show London 2022

May 10, 2022 in /by

The Schools & Academies Show London 2022 took place on 27th April at ExCeL, London for the first time in over three years. The show’s return to London provided the perfect opportunity for the sector to continue moving from recovery to re-discovery. The event brought together over 3,000 attendees, 150 inspirational speakers and 140 leading […]

To Outsource or In-House, That is the Question (in School IT Support)

May 7, 2022 in /by

It goes without saying that school IT support is hugely important. It’s important at every level, whether you’re a 2000 student sixth form college, or a 50 pupil primary school. Education revolves around tech; a science trip to the nature reserve could involve taking tablets for insect and plant identification, Spanish class could be video […]

‘Ed tech’ specialists, Osborne Technologies launch their new and improved WizeFloor interactive surface to schools in the UK, Europe and USA.

May 6, 2022 in /by

Osborne Technologies launch their new and improved, out-of-the-box interactive projection system, the WizeFloor One, designed primarily for educational establishments.   WizeFloor is a fun, engaging, cross-curricular interactive learning resource for educators, promoting play, movement and collaboration. Pupils can interact with the surface using their hands, feet, bean bags, play cones and any other soft play […]

Andrew Griffith MP visits LVS Hassocks to meet Principal and learn more about their specialist education for children with a diagnosis of autism

May 4, 2022 in /by

Andrew Griffith, Member of Parliament for Arundel and South Downs, visited multi award winning specialist school for children with a diagnosis of autism, LVS Hassocks on Friday 29th April to meet with Principal, Jen weeks, to find out more about the benefits of a specialist education for children with a diagnosis of autism. Mr Griffith […]

Showbie brings Hybrid learning around the World content to TrilbyTV

May 4, 2022 in /by

Showbie and TrilbyTV have announced an exciting new partnership that will bring ‘Hybrid learning around the World’ content to digital signage screens in schools across the UK. It adds to an already epic education line-up that includes; Vocabulary Ninja, Rodocodo, Britannica and WWF.    The perfect combination to get students learning about different languages   […]